What: 2022 Audi SQ7 Color: Audi exclusive Nardo Grey(nardograu; UNI; LY7C; Audi) VIN: WA1AWBF70ND018415 Mileage: 57,590 miles Price: $50,487 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Upper Saddle River, NJ Listing:Jack Daniels Audi of Saddle River
Perhaps we’ve said it before, but we’ll proudly say it again- Audi’s SQ7 is the most under-rated vehicle in their lineup. The RS 6 gets all the looks, and the S/RS Q8 gets all the Urus comparisons, but if you want a 500hp family hauler that’ll road trip with the best of ’em, look no further. A fortunate side effect of that lack of attention and admiration, for us at least, is Q7-style depreciation. Just three years old, having no prior accidents reported, and showing 57,000 miles on the odometer, this SQ7 is now for sale at approximately 50% of it’s original price. Are these things really that cheap? A quick cars.com search suggests that yep, they sure are. This particular example sporting Audi exclusive Nardo Grey paint seems like a great way to get into a Tailored Driver that punches well above its weight for $50k.
What: 2017 Audi TT S Color: Audi exclusive Aventurine Orange Mica(pearl effect; 2487; Audi) VIN: TRUC1AFV5H1016547 Mileage: 93,083 miles Price: $26,995 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Selma, TX Listing:Audi North Park
This right here is exactly why we started our Tailored Driver experiment, and why we saw a need in the space. Audi North Park has a very cool TT S in the rarely seen Aventurine Orange Mica- that’s the headline. But based on presentation, you’d really need to be looking to find it. Billed as Tango Red, this higher-mile TT S hasn’t been prepped for sale in a meaningful way- visibly dirty, missing the tow hook cover on it’s front bumper, boiler plate description text. Quite likely to be a 1 of 1, frankly the car deserves better and the reality is that unless you’re nearby, it’s nearly impossible to assess the true condition of the car. So a the current asking price of $26,995, is this Tailored Driver one you’re willing to take a chance on? We’re going to remain neutral on that for now, we just hope the next steward cares more than the selling dealer seems to.
What: 2022 Audi TT RS Color: Alpine White (alpinweiß; non-metallic UNI; L90E; Audi) VIN: WUAASAFV2N1900426 Mileage: 32,525 miles Price: $70,000 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Pictured Below Location: Minnetonka, MN Listing:BMW Minnetonka
We’ve covered the Audi TT RS Heritage cars in the past, but due to incredibly limited quantities and equally tasteful build configurations, we simply do not see them often. Just 50 in total (10 each of five different heritage-themed color combinations) were produced, which nearly guarantees the buyer of this particular Tailored Driver be the only one they’ll ever encounter- a feat usually reserved for cars in the 6 and 7 figure range. Through that lens, the modest bump in pricing over a run of the mill TT RS seems like a downright bargain. So here we’ve got nearly the perfect vehicle for the Tailored Driver ethos- an enthusiast model that boasts scarcity at a somewhat attainable price of entry.
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What: 2021 Audi S4 Sedan Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: unknown Mileage: 49,000 miles Price: $40,000 to $41,500 (see below) CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Clayton, NC Listing: Facebook
Audi’s S4 has great history with Nogaro Blue. Audi’s bold answer to classic French Blue was a launch color on the first B5 S4, again on the B6 S4 and was offered as special edition in the B8 S4 era. Readers of this site probably also know it was a color born with the iconic Porsche-developed Audi RS2 Avant. As a result, Audi aficionados tend to seek out Nogaro Blue cars. This makes a Nogaro Blue S4 a very sweet thing indeed.
The car in question just popped up listed by the owner on Audi Club North America’s Classifieds group. It’s had a few modifications, though these appear to be minor and limited to cosmetic changes including custom blue Alcantara on the door panels and on the shift knob in order to mimic earlier versions of the car.
This S4 is also shown on RS 5 wheels, which is the reason for the price spread above. Sold on stock wheels, it can be had for $40,000 according to the ad, or $41,500 if you want the RS 5 wheels along with it.
These aren’t the only modifications, so if you prefer an unmodified car you’ll want to look closely and check in with the owner about also procuring the original parts where they are still available.
What: 2025 Audi RS 6 performance Color: Audi exclusive Velvet Purple Pearl Effect(samtviolettperleffekt; metallic UNI; LQ87; Audi) VIN: WUA1DBF27SN906216 Mileage: delivery Price at Time of this Writing: $162,550 CarFax: N/A Location: Audi Columbus, Columbus, OH Dealer listing:Link
You’ve gotta love the Peanut Butter and Jelly spec on a great car. Combine with the peanut buttery smoothness of Cognac leather with grape-like Audi’s Velvet Purple and you have an incredible car for fans of purple specifications.
This RS 6 is also a performance, with matte black finish on its Y-spoke alloys, Executive Package, Driver Assistance Package, Interior Protection Package, RS Sprot exhaust, Night Vision Assistant and Ceramic Brakes with Red Calipers.
German Audi dealer Scherer Sport is known for a number of things, and one of our favorites is their willingness to order factory tailored cars and then share them on their social media. In this case, they’ve got a couple of Audi RS 4 edition 25 Years examples with real world photos that reveal some of the excellent details of this limited edition specification of a Europe-only Audi.
For those who don’t know of Scherer Sport and their activities, it’s worth noting that they’re by no means lightweights. They’ve fielded DTM teams. They’re a dealer for ABT Sportsline, concocting some of their own special edition takes on ABT formulas. They were even the key partner build the maing of the ABT X-GT, a street-going equivalent of the Audi R8 GT2.
Audi themselves dropped full PR materials on the RS 4 edition 25 years when it first came out. We ran that HERE. In addition to Imola Yellow seen in the press materials, Audi also confirmed Nardo Grey and Mythos Black versions would be made available. It seems that’s what Scherer’s got here.
Of course, if you’re in Germany then it’s worth noting the cars are available. If you’re stuck stateside like us, these cars are not yet eligible for import and won’t be until they’re 25 years old. Nevertheless, they’re still fun to look at while considering the capabilities of Audi exclusive.
What: 2010 Audi S4 Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WAUMGAFLXAA152848 Mileage: 116,100 miles Price: Auction CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Poway, CA Dealer Listing:Cars and Bids
If you’ve been an Audi fan for a while, chances are that when the Four Rings replaced the iconic Nogaro Blue with Sprint Blue for the B7 generation of S4 and RS 4 you questioned the decision. And when the B8 launched with Sprint as well, it became apparent that Audi wasn’t going back to the Nogaro well any longer, but at the time Audi exclusive was simply not widely known as a path to right that wrong. As such, we’re led to believe that the original Tailor of this S4 was a tried and true brand evangelist who put their money where their mouth was. By pairing Nogaro with a 6 speed transmission, finished with alcantara-centered black leather seats and brushed aluminum interior trim, this S4 harkens back to the prior generations in many ways. The only remaining question is- will others take note of just how special this S4 is, or will it fall squarely into budget commuter territory? Follow along with the auction on Cars and Bids to find out.
Tradition unites: for the twelfth time, Audi brings personalization to life at the Italian design fair
Perfection in detail: business flagship A6 Avant impresses with an upgraded interior in Baikal Blue and Neodymium Gold
New colors and materials for Audi exclusive’s 30th anniversary: “Material Bar” shows the variety of personal design
[source: Audi AG]
Having set standards in the personalization of premium vehicles since 1995, Audi is celebrating the 30th anniversary of top-level customization this year. For the occasion, Audi exclusive is premiering new colors and materials that give the business flagship A6 Avant a unique character. At Milan Design Week from April 7 to 13, the master of upgrades will unveil a special representative of the luxury model. In addition to the wide range of personalization options made possible by Audi exclusive, exhibitions on aerodynamics and lighting technology provide interesting insights.
Your car is an unmistakable expression of your personality – that is the philosophy of Audi exclusive. With countless options for personalization, customers can design their vehicle as a one-of-a-kind model. The highest quality materials and a passion for detail are the foundation of individual luxury.
The new A6 Avant impresses with perfect proportions that feature a long wheelbase, large wheels, and sculpted body. At Milan Design Week, Audi exclusive will unveil an upgraded version of the luxury model. The sports seats are finished in a luxurious combination of Baikal Blue and Neodymium Gold with contrasting stitching in Baikal Blue. In combination with the Vanadium applications, the A6 Avant takes elegance and exclusivity to perfection.
“Neodymium is a metal that occurs naturally in combination with minerals. Our selection of colors was inspired by this luxurious element,” said Color & Trim Designer Nadine Wolfinger. “Combined with the intense hue of Baikal Blue, the interior takes on a particularly elegant appearance. In bright light, the blue appears vibrant and radiant, but in subdued light it takes on a soothing, almost mystical depth.”
Visitors to the design fair can visit a “Material Bar”, where specially configured exhibits – such as three seating islands with different colors of leather and contrasting stitching – give them an overview of the wide selection offered by Audi exclusive.
Two focused exhibitions explore the themes of aerodynamics and light, while an art installation provides an impressive backdrop. Again, the A6 Avant serves as the inspiration. Its sporty and elegant design contributes to its outstanding aerodynamics, ensuring a drag coefficient of 0.25, which is the best value for an Avant with a combustion engine in the history of Audi. The lighting technology also sets standards. The second-generation digital OLED rear lights, which are optionally available for the rear of the A6 Avant, combine lighting design and innovative technology in a unique way.
More than 20 individual finishes and progressive wheel designs
The ability to integrate high-demand design options directly into production has improved significantly in recent years. Drivers of the standard A6 Avant can already choose between eleven colors for the exterior, including the completely new Midnight Green as well as Ascari Blue Metallic and Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, which are available exclusively for vehicles with an S line exterior.
The Audi exclusive portfolio also includes a wide variety of additional finishes – from sporty Merlin Pearl Effect and elegant Siam Beige Metallic to the iconic Nogaro Blue, which has characterized the Audi exclusive range and legendary models such as the RS 2 from the beginning. In addition to special Audi exclusive colors, the standard colors of other Audi models are also available.
To match the selected finish, there is a wide selection of progressive wheel designs in various colors. The most striking wheels are the 21-inch wheels in a multi-spoke design from Audi Sport, including one in burnished metallic black, the only wheel in the portfolio to feature a tri-color design. The latter is especially eye-catching in combination with the areas in black metallic, matt Neodymium Gold, and burnished silver.
Interior highlights in Baikal Blue and Neodymium Gold
In addition to the exclusive exterior colors, Audi exclusive offers eleven main colors for the interior design, complemented by three accent colors, which customers can choose from to give their A6 Avant an unmistakable look. The new interior colors include Baikal Blue, Neodymium Gold, Ginger White, Almond Beige, Mint Gray, and Mora Violet.
Audi exclusive also offers two specific design packages that add high-contrast colors to the interior to make it unmistakable. The first features side bolsters in dark Baikal Blue, while the seat center panel stands out with its perforated fine napa leather and neodymium diamond stitching. Contrasting Baikal Blue seams balance both colors perfectly.
The sporty, elegant style is complemented by additional Baikal Blue interior elements, including the center armrest, center console trim, decorative elements on the instrument panel and doors, and front and rear door armrests. These elements come in the microfiber material Dinamica, which looks and feels like suede, but about half of it is recycled. All elements feature neodymium contrasting stitching, as do the black leather steering wheel, the upper part of the dashboard, and the floor mats.
The second design package focuses on textiles and uses the light gray fabric Kaskade and Neodymium Gold accents to create a play of colors. The cover Kaskade is reminiscent of natural materials such as wool and is not additionally dyed. It is partially made from recycled materials such as selvedge and recycled polyester.
Bright Orange contrasting stitching and exclusive decorative inlays
The two design packages are complemented by bright contrasting stitching that adds additional accents. Customers can freely choose the colors of the seats, interior elements, steering wheel, and floor mats. There is no limit to the customization options. In addition to customer favorites such as Iguana Green and Ocean Blue, a new color is available: Bright Orange adds that certain something and gives the A6 Avant a sporty look, especially when combined with black leather.
Audi exclusive also offers specific decorative inlays. A completely new offer, now available for the first time for the Audi A6, is poplar in natural silver brown and a light gray linen decor. With its homogeneous structure and luxurious color, the poplar decor blends harmoniously into the interior. It is also very light, durable, and elastic, making it perfect to work with. The linen is simultaneously subtle and elegant with its highly interest fiber structure that also includes recycled polyester.
Comprehensive advice at Audi exclusive studios
Since 2005, Audi exclusive has been emphasizing its presence with studios it operates at the Audi Forums in Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt. With the knowledge of their product experts, these competence centers are open to customers from all over the world to help them realize their preferences and personal vision. Customers can experience the full range of customization options first-hand, and personalized customization plans are created through one-on-one talks.
Audi exclusive customiser shows new color portfolio
The Audi exclusive customiser visualization tool provides customers with a convenient and visual digital tool for designing their personal dream configuration. To mark the 30th anniversary of Audi exclusive, the tool now includes the new color portfolio in its entirety.
A detailed, high-resolution 3D image in a wide combination of exterior and interior colors demonstrates the countless personalization options, giving customers a foretaste of the real vehicle. The Audi exclusive customizer tool is available online and at the studios in Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt.
What: 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupe Color: Audi exclusive Riviera Blue(rivierablau; non-metallic Uni; LP3G; Audi) VIN: WUAPWAF50JA905228 Mileage: 62,150 Price: $45,950 CarFax: Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Murfreesboro, TN Listing: Auto Collection of Murfreesboro
Riviera Blue has been covered here before, and for good reason- it’s a wildly popular bright blue that genuinely looks incredible when applied to all brands covered by Tailored Driver. Seen here on a 2018 Audi RS 5 with a tasteful yet subtle feature on it’s Brake Calipers as well, this Tailored Driver also features several unknown modifications. 034 Motorsport’s strut tower brace is seen under-hood, as is an MTM badge on the rear trunk lid. Our guess is the brand’s performance software, but both brand names – 034 and MTM – should pique the interest of any true Audi aficionado. We’d be remiss to not also mention the lower ride height, although it’s unclear who provided the drop.
What: 2025 Audi RS 6 performance Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WUA1DBF22SN907435 Mileage: delivery Price: $151,295 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: See Gallery Location: Audi of Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Listing: Audi of Birmingham / Facebook
We’re always fans of dealer sales staff getting notice out to enthusiasts ahead of cars coming available via the usual dealership methods like pushing to the dealer website, AutoTrader or the like. In this case, it’s Audi Birmingham’s David Guerzon posting early pre-PDI shots of an Audi exclusive RS 6 performance in Nogaro Blue.
Other options confirmed by Guerzon are Matte Carbon Package, Executive Package, Driver Assistance Package, RS Sport Exhaust and Red Brake Calipers. He also shares in that post that the car will be sold for sticker without dealer markup.
If you reach out to Audi of Birmingham, ask for David Guerzon and thank him for posting it early for the rest of us.
